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buckle Definition and Meaning in English (buckle definition)

noun
Synonyms:claspfastener
Quick Answer • Definition

Buckle definition: A clasp or fastener, typically made of metal, used to join two ends of a belt or strap.

Definitions of Buckle

  1. 1noun

    A clasp or fastener, typically made of metal, used to join two ends of a belt or strap.

  2. 2verb

    To fasten or secure something with a buckle, often referring to a seatbelt or strap.

  3. 3verb

    To bend or give way under pressure, often causing a collapse or deformation.

Example Sentences

casual

“He adjusted the buckle on his seatbelt before starting the car.”

casual

“Please buckle your seatbelt for safety.”

general

“The old bridge might buckle under the heavy load.”

Synonyms

claspfastener

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveunbuckle
past tensebuckled
present participlebuckling

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Buckle definition: A clasp or fastener, typically made of metal, used to join two ends of a belt or strap.
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'Buckle' translates to 'buckle' in English. Buckle definition: A clasp or fastener, typically made of metal, used to join two ends of a belt or strap.
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